EP20K200EFC484-1N

Overview

The Altera EP20K200EFC484-1N is a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) belonging to the APEX 20KE family. It features a MultiCore architecture integrating look-up table (LUT) logic, product-term logic, and embedded memory. The device provides 8,320 logic elements, 52 Embedded System Blocks (ESBs), and up to 106,496 RAM bits. It operates with a 1.8-V internal supply voltage and supports MultiVolt I/O levels of 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5.0 V. Packaged in a 484-pin FineLine BGA, it includes four phase-locked loops and supports advanced I/O standards such as LVDS and PCI-X.

Feature Summary

• MultiCore architecture combining LUT-based logic for register-intensive functions and product-term logic for combinatorial-intensive tasks.
• Embedded System Blocks (ESBs) supporting FIFO buffers, dual-port RAM, and content-addressable memory (CAM).
• Flexible clock management with four PLLs, ClockLock, ClockBoost, and ClockShift features.
• MultiVolt I/O interface compatible with 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5.0-V devices.

Applications

• System-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) integration designs.
• High-speed external memory interfaces including DDR SDRAM and ZBT SRAM.
• PCI Local Bus Specification compliant systems at 33 or 66 MHz.
• Digital signal processing (DSP) and complex state machine implementations.

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm temperature range and package variations. Confirm that the -1 speed grade meets the timing requirements for the target system frequency. Ensure compatibility with the Quartus II development system version used for design compilation.

Selection Notes

Select this device for applications requiring high-density logic with mixed arithmetic and control capabilities. The 1.8-V core voltage offers lower power consumption compared to 2.5-V variants. Consider the 484-pin FineLine BGA package for board space efficiency. Verify that the 376 user I/O pins satisfy the interface requirements of the target system.

Part Context

The EP20K200EFC484-1N is part of the APEX 20KE family, which extends the standard APEX 20K series with enhanced features like additional global clocks and advanced I/O support. This family was designed as one of the first PLDs to incorporate SOPC integration, bridging the gap between traditional programmable logic and ASIC-like performance.

Replacement Considerations

Direct replacements within the same package and pinout are limited due to the legacy status of the APEX 20K family. Upgrades typically require migration to newer Intel FPGA families such as Cyclone or Stratix, necessitating significant schematic and firmware redesign.